Senior Merchandise Planner - Maternity Leave Cover - 12 months contract (all genders)

Senior Merchandise Planner – Maternity Leave Cover – 12 Months Contract (All Genders)

BESTSECRET Group is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off‑price fashion. BESTSECRET offers its members in 27 countries a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high‑end shopping experience and enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimal visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The Group, owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein, generated preliminary revenues of approximately EUR 1,415 million in 2024 and employs around 2,300 people from over 90 nations.

As a Senior Merchandise Planner for BESTSECRET, you will play an integral role in contributing to the overall company strategy within the Supply business unit that is responsible for sourcing, procurement and in‑season trading of all products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end commercial planning cycle for the defined part of the business in line with BESTSECRET’s strategy.
• Define the financial KPI plan and steer the business against the plan, mitigating unforeseen risks and capturing opportunities.
• Identify future opportunities, develop assortment strategies with the buying counterpart and execute against them.
• Manage a weekly open‑to‑buy process to provide transparency and alignment with key stakeholders across Supply, Demand and Logistics.
• Execute weekly, monthly and seasonal performance analysis and develop action plans to maximize growth, optimise profit and manage stock levels.
• Participate in pricing, promotion and markdown decisions.
• Build strong collaborative relationships internally and with relevant partners to grow the business.
• Mentor Junior Planners and Assistants and act as a functional expert for the team.
• Help evolve existing planning tools and processes and propose new ways of thinking to improve the rapidly evolving business model.

Qualifications

• A degree in business administration or comparable business training.
• 5+ years professional experience in Merchandise Planning within an international e‑commerce environment.
• Strong analytical mindset and experience with planning and forecasting tools and systems.
• Expertise in MS Excel and BI reporting tools, confident in other MS Office applications.
• Effective communicator, able to convey messages clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Autonomous, results‑oriented and able to “think outside the box”.
• Solution orientated with an entrepreneurial attitude, thriving in a fast‑paced and growing business.
• Collaborative, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent written and spoken business English.
• Foster an inclusive and diverse team environment.
• Desire to have fun at work and an appreciation for product.

BESTSECRET is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome.

Seniority Level : Not Applicable

Employment Type : Contract

Job Function : Marketing and Sales

Industry : Retail Apparel and Fashion